Koei Tecmo’s Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Surpasses One Million Sales on Nintendo Switch 2
Koei Tecmo has announced a significant sales achievement for its latest action-strategy title, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, confirming that the game has surpassed one million copies sold worldwide.
This milestone was revealed during the company’s recent third quarter financial report, underscoring the continued appeal of the Hyrule Warriors brand and the strength of third-party exclusives on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment debuted in November of last year as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, filling a gap during a period with limited major Zelda content on the platform.
Releasing to strong anticipation, the game capitalized on its connection to the beloved Legend of Zelda franchise and Koei Tecmo’s expertise in the musou genre, delivering large-scale battles alongside familiar Zelda characters and settings.
The title’s success highlights persistent demand among Switch 2 owners for new experiences set in the Zelda universe, particularly during quieter quarters for game releases. In an official statement, Koei Tecmo categorized Age of Imprisonment among its top-performing recent games, reporting that it sits in the "Over One Million" sales bracket, a group that also includes major multi-platform hits like Ninja Gaiden 4.
While the company did not disclose an exact figure, reaching this category cements the title as a commercial success and a noteworthy achievement for a third-party developer working with Nintendo’s in-house intellectual property. The reported sales come at a time of global economic challenges and generally sluggish holiday performance in the video game market.
Despite these headwinds, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment managed to capture robust consumer interest, an indicator of both the enduring popularity of Zelda-themed products and the growing confidence in third-party studios like Koei Tecmo to deliver high-quality experiences on Nintendo hardware. Looking at the series’ trajectory, the previous entry, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, still holds the record as the best-selling musou game of all time, amassing around four million copies sold globally since its 2020 debut.
Age of Imprisonment’s early momentum signals the potential for similar long-term performance, though time will tell if it can reach the same sales heights. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is currently available exclusively via both physical retail and digitally through the Nintendo eShop for the Switch 2.
Its commercial performance marks another win for Koei Tecmo, fortifying its reputation as a developer capable of honoring and expanding upon venerable franchises like The Legend of Zelda. For ongoing coverage of Zelda news and updates on Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, keep following this site for the latest industry developments.
This milestone was revealed during the company’s recent third quarter financial report, underscoring the continued appeal of the Hyrule Warriors brand and the strength of third-party exclusives on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment debuted in November of last year as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, filling a gap during a period with limited major Zelda content on the platform.
Releasing to strong anticipation, the game capitalized on its connection to the beloved Legend of Zelda franchise and Koei Tecmo’s expertise in the musou genre, delivering large-scale battles alongside familiar Zelda characters and settings.
The title’s success highlights persistent demand among Switch 2 owners for new experiences set in the Zelda universe, particularly during quieter quarters for game releases. In an official statement, Koei Tecmo categorized Age of Imprisonment among its top-performing recent games, reporting that it sits in the "Over One Million" sales bracket, a group that also includes major multi-platform hits like Ninja Gaiden 4.
While the company did not disclose an exact figure, reaching this category cements the title as a commercial success and a noteworthy achievement for a third-party developer working with Nintendo’s in-house intellectual property. The reported sales come at a time of global economic challenges and generally sluggish holiday performance in the video game market.
Despite these headwinds, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment managed to capture robust consumer interest, an indicator of both the enduring popularity of Zelda-themed products and the growing confidence in third-party studios like Koei Tecmo to deliver high-quality experiences on Nintendo hardware. Looking at the series’ trajectory, the previous entry, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, still holds the record as the best-selling musou game of all time, amassing around four million copies sold globally since its 2020 debut.
Age of Imprisonment’s early momentum signals the potential for similar long-term performance, though time will tell if it can reach the same sales heights. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is currently available exclusively via both physical retail and digitally through the Nintendo eShop for the Switch 2.
Its commercial performance marks another win for Koei Tecmo, fortifying its reputation as a developer capable of honoring and expanding upon venerable franchises like The Legend of Zelda. For ongoing coverage of Zelda news and updates on Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, keep following this site for the latest industry developments.
